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November 16, 2014
Our NEW Mission Statement:
I nspired by Mary,
N ourished by Word and Sacrament,
R ejoicing in the Lord, and
I gnited by the Spirit
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
(Prov 31:10-13,19-20,30-31/1Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30)
We are sent to love and serve,
as we journey toward the Kingdom!
Web Sites:
Parish…………….....….….www.ffolvchurch.org
School…………………...….www.ffolvschool.org
Faith Formation………...www.ffolvchurch.org
Diocesan…………….…………....www.stcdio.org
Sunday Masses:
Saturday………………...………....4:30 p.m.
Sunday………………..…………….8:30 a.m.
Sunday……………..……….…... 10:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Thursday ………………………… 8:30 a.m.
Friday……………………………….8:30 a.m.
Saturday…………………………..3:30 p.m.
Pastor:
Fr. Alan Wielinski
115 North Oak Street, Fergus Falls
Deacon:
Dcn. Chuck Kampa
Pastoral Associate:
Peggy Rezac
Church & Office Hours :
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Everything we have and everything we become are gifts
from God. Like the stewards in the parable, we have
been given gifts. Do we develop those gifts and do
we share them, or do we “bury them” and really
do nothing with them? Those who do the
former, return them with increase to the
Lord, are not only complimented, but
embraced and invited:
“Come share your Master’s joy!”
W HAT ’ S H APPENING
A Note from Father Alan ..
This weekend at the 10:30 Mass we celebrate the
RCIA Rite of Enrollment, welcoming those who have begun
a time of formation and discernment on their faith journey,
learning about the Catholic faith with the possibility of
joining the Church or completing their Catholic initiation at
Easter. Please keep our candidates in your prayers as they
meet Sunday morning for an RCIA session. Deacon Chuck,
Mayme Hofland and I also each have one or two
candidates with whom we are meeting on an individual
basis, due to their unique circumstances and schedules.
NEWLYWED RETREAT for couples married five years or
less...COMING UP Saturday, November 22nd, here at
Our Lady of Victory...a unique opportunity led by Deacon
Candidate Mick Froslee. For more information please
contact the parish office!
At Stewardship gatherings and council meetings,
as well as in informal conversations with parishioners, one of
the recurring messages I hear is the desire for further
opportunities to engage people with their faith and the
Church, whether reaching out more to those already
involved, the inactive, or beyond into the community. We
are a vibrant faith community, and we want only to keep
that alive and growing! To that end, I have identified a
member of our community who I feel would be an excellent
addition to our parish staff and lead us further down the
road of “New Evangelization”. He has the necessary
theological background and has been involved this past
year in leading and helping with faith formation activities,
as well as teaching at our school. I know the parish staff is
excited about this possibility, and I will be furthering the
discernment with this individual, our trustees, pastoral and
finance councils. As I pray and reflect about our needs,
the strength of our stewardship, and this rather unique
opportunity...I am hoping this can become a reality soon.
Start counting all your blessings and plan to come
and give thanks with the community at our Thanksgiving
Mass on Wednesday, November 26th, at 5:30 p.m.
Blessings on your week!
Father Alan
BOOK OF LIFE
You are invited to write the names of any loved ones and
friends who have died at any time in our Remembrance
Book, which is placed by the Baptismal font, and they will
be prayed for at all of the November liturgies. You are also
welcome to bring in photographs of loved ones to place on
the remembrance table near the doors. Eternal rest and
peace to them…
PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE PRIESTS THIS WEEK
Fr. Vincent Lieser, Fr. Stanley Wieser, Fr. Robert Kieffer,
Fr. Ronald Schmelzer, Fr. Albert Holmes, Fr. Matthew Luft,
Fr. Arlie Sowada. Also please pray for our service men and
women. To place a request on our OLV Prayer Chain, please
call Kathy Barton 736-2136 or Louise Wentworth 736-6701.
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Our Lady of Victory Church • Fergus Falls, MN
MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
(Prov 31:10-13,19-20,30-31/1Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30)
Saturday, November 15 - St. Albert the Great, BVM
4:30 p.m. Mass — Lillian Buschette †
SUNDAY - November 16
8:30 a.m. Mass -- People of the Parish
10:30 a.m. Mass — Marlene Fiedler †
Monday, November 17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary
(1Jn 3:14-18/Lk 18:35-43)
9:00 a.m. - Word and Communion Service
Tuesday, November 18 - Dedication of the Basilicas of
Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Rose Philippine Duschesne
(Rev 3:1-6,14-22/Lk 19:1-10)
12:05 p.m. Mass - Jim Blaufuss †
Wednesday, November 19
(Rev 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28)
10:00 a.m. Mass (Broen Home) - Warren Svendsgaard †
Thursday, November 20
(Rev 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44)
8:00 a.m. Holy Hour and Reconciliation
9:00 a.m. Mass - Damien Jacklitch †
Friday, November 21 - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Zch 2:14-17/Lk 19:45-48)
7:10 a.m. Mass - Michael Ringwelski †
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
(Ez 34:11-12,15-17/1Cor 15:20-26,28/Mt 25:31-46)
Saturday, November 22 - St. Cecilia
4:30 p.m. Mass — Lillian Buschette †
SUNDAY - November 23
8:30 a.m. Mass -- Alphonse and Magdelene Schlosser †
10:30 a.m. Mass — People of the Parish
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LECTORS
Please pick up your new Lector’s Workbook in the
Sacristy.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Meet us at the American Legion on Wednesday, November
19th, at 11:30 a.m. This is a group of women from our parish
who meets for lunch one time each month. We welcome all
women from our parish to join us.
BELL CHOIR INTEREST MEETING
We are in the early stages of creating an OLV
Bell Choir. There will be an interest meeting held
on Thursday, November 20th, at 5:45 p.m. We will
meet in the church, discuss plans for the choir,
and even try a few easy pieces. If you have any
questions, please leave a message in the church
office for Sarah Pawlowski.
ARE YOU UNABLE TO ATTEND MASS ?
If you would like Communion brought to your home, please
call Peggy Rezac at the parish office 736-2429.
P ARISH N EWS & N OTES
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
November 19 - Women’s Group Lunch 11:30 p.m. Am.Legion
November 22 - First Communion Class 10:00 a.m.
November 26 - Thanksgiving Mass 5:30 p.m.
November 29 - St. Joseph’s Mens Group 8:00 a.m.
December 4 - Vocations Mass - St. Edwards in Henning 7:00 p.m.
December 6 - First Reconciliation 10:00 a.m.
December 6 - “Saint Saturday” — St. Francis Xavier 6:00 p.m.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Sponsors need to attend class with
their candidate this Wednesday, November 19th,
beginning at 7:00 p.m. If a sponsor is unable to
attend, a parent will need to attend in their place.
HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES CLASS
Many people put off completing their Advance Directives
for Health Care. This class will provide the opportunity to
discuss the components of a health care directive and to
ask questions. Forms will be provided and notary services
will be available for those who wish to complete them a the
time of class. It will be helpful for you to bring the addresses
and phone numbers of your designated health care agents
(the two of three individuals you would want your health
care providers to speak with about your treatment wishes in
the event of a medical emergency...typically a spouse and/
or adult children, but can be anyone you trust to carry out
your directives). Thursday, November 20th, 1:00 p.m. at the
Government Services Center, Otter Tail Lake Room.
DAD’S BELGIAN WAFFLES
All you care to eat with sausages, toppings and beverages
on Monday, November 17th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fergus
Falls Senior Center, 115 Lincoln Avenue. $7 Adults, $5 Ages
6-12, Free Age 5 & under.
FINANCIAL GIVING - OUR LADY OF VICTORY
Month of October, 2014
Adult Weekly Collections (October)… $ 43,463/$ 46,000 (bgt)
Amount Received Below Budget ………………….… ($ 2,537)
Fiscal Year to Date
Adult Contributions ………………….. $ 176,045/$ 175,000(bgt)
Amount Received Above Budget …….…………….… $ 1,045
Children’s Contributions………………………...……….…... $ 75
Youth Contributions …………………………………….…..... $ 23
Holy Day - All Saints Day …………………………...…..….... $ 75
Building and Maintenance ……………………………..… $ 176
Annual Appeal ………………………………….………..…. $ 131
Campaign for Human Development ……………….……. $ 30
Other Collections: World Missions …………...………….. $2,191
Emergency Fund ……………………………………….…….. $ 90
Flowers ……………………………………………………....... $ 110
Sponsor a Student ……………………………………..…… $ 126
Food Shelf ……………………………………………..,,,…. $ 1,091
School Endowment Fund …………………………....…. $ 1,075
Faith Formation Donation …………………………..……… $ 25
We Are Very Grateful for Your Generosity!
A REA O FFERINGS & E VENTS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES “MAKE GOD’S LOVE VISIBLE”
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
This year, Catholic Charities opened the Youth House, a
transitional facility for homeless youth in Central Minnesota.
They teach skills and offer mentoring to youth with no place
to stay. Visit www.ccstcloud.org to learn how you can help.
“THE JOURNEY HOME” ON EWTN - FR. GREG PAFFEL
Father Greg will be a guest on the EWTN program “The
Journey Home” on Monday, November 24th, at 7:00 p.m.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL
Have you given Bishop Kettler your “YES” to support the 2014
Annual Diocesan Appeal? Funds raised through the Appeal
support...exclusively...ministries of the Diocese of St. Cloud
which, in turn, serve our parishes, Catholic schools, and
Catholic values. It will officially end on December 31st of this
year. People of God, there is time to respond generously to
our Bishop’s request. Together, let’s build up our Catholic
Faith Community here in central Minnesota!
NEWLYWED RETREAT
“Living Out the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony” - A retreat
for couples married five years of less will be offered here at
OLV on Saturday, November 22nd, from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators include Deacon Candidate Mick Froslee, his wife
Elizabeth and Deacon Randy Alstadt. Call or email for more
information 218-769-4409 newlywed@earthlink.net
THEOLOGY DAY AT SAINT JOHN’S SCHOOL
OF THEOLOGY
Mary in History and Theology -Who is Mary? Where was she
born, where did she live, where did she end her day?
A great deal of what we know about the Blessed Mother is
simply a matter of faith and legend. Through a historical
and theological analysis of Mary, this presentation seeks to
construct an understanding of Mary that draws heavily from
tradition and moves it into the twenty-first century.
Fr. Michael Patella, OSB, will present on Friday, December
5th, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Emmaus Hall, St. John’s
University.
ADVENT RETREAT - ST. JOHN’S ABBEY
The ancient O Antiphons for the “Magnificat” of the Blessed
Virgin Mary form part of the liturgy’s immediate preparation
for celebrating the Nativity of the Lord. Exploring the
spirituality of these poetic texts helps us to discover and
savor their richness. Fr. Michael Kwatera serves as director of
liturgy for St. John’s Abbey. He also writes a monthly column
on liturgical topics for the Visitor diocesan newspaper. The
Advent Retreat starts with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on
Friday night, December 5th, and concludes on Sunday,
December 7th, at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $195 for a single room
and $330 for a double room. For more information, or to
register, call 320-363-3929 or visit www.abbeyguesthouse.org
New Beginnings Family Fitness
Blaine Buseth, Owner/Trainer
736-0044
216 West Cavour Avenue
http://fergusfallsnewbeginnings.com
Our Lady of Victory Church • Fergus Falls, MN
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M INISTERS
D IRECTORY
KC DRIVERS FOR SHUT-INS
WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2014
Group 1: Mike VanVoorhis Group 3: Greg Styba
Group 2: Kent Quamme Group 4: Mike Rheault
NOVEMBER CHURCH CLEANING -
THANK
Second Week - Jim and Randi Mason
Fourth Week - Tom Rieschick and Michele Antrim
YOU
COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday after the first Sunday,
Wednesday after the third Sunday, or Friday after the
fifth Sunday. Contact Parish Coordinator, Sharon
Jurgens at 739-4227 if you would like to help. Please
leave food and hygiene items in the church gathering
area. Thank you!
USED CAFETERIA LUNCH TABLES AND BENCHES
Used cafeteria lunch tables and benches (in good
condition) available for the asking! Please contact
Tonya Zierden or Bob Budke at the OLV parish or school
office.
Pastor…………………...……………………...………….. Fr. Alan Wielinski
Deacon/Liturgical Associate………………...…. Dcn. Chuck Kampa
Pastoral Associate……………………………………………. Peggy Rezac
School Principal………………………….……………..…. Tonya Zierden
Faith Formation Director …………...………….…... Mayme Hofland
Bookkeeper/Financial Operations.…………...….…… Riane Raths
Parish Secretary …………...…………………….…...……. Mary Jo Baez
Parish Property Manager .……………………..………...… Bob Budke
Telephone Numbers:
Parish Office………………………………………………….. 736-2429
Parish Fax…………………………………………………….. 736--4407
School…………………………………………………………….736-6661
School Fax……………………………………………………...736-6931
Faith Formation…………………………………………..… 736-2429
Catholic Charities…………………………………….800-830-8254
Priest Emergency Number………………………..218-316-2527
Emails:
Parish……………………………………….. contact@ffolvchurch.org
School…………………………….……….... contact@ffolvschool.org
Faith Formation……….…………...…….mayme@ffolvchurch.org
WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2014
4:30 p.m. Mass
Lectors: Mary Strande and Don Anderson
Altar Servers: Sarah Kampa and Nicholas Horhmann
Eucharistic Ministers: Marcy Otto-Schuetze,
Steve Keilen, Sharon Stevens, Mark Kitzman,
Mary Ann McDonald, Julie Millard
Greeters: Ray and Sharon Braun,
Bernice and Roger Ballweber
Ushers: Kevin Brennan, Rollie Lickness,
Jerry Weiand, Dick Schuetze
Musician Leader: Randy Fischer
THIS WEEK
Saturday, November 15
St. Joseph’s Men’s Group — 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 16
Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 Mass
Children’s Liturgy of the Word - during 10:30 Mass
RCIA “Rite of Enrollment” - at 10:30 Mass
Rosary in Eucharistic Chapel - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17
Rosary — 8:30 a.m.
Bible Study - 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. Mass
Lectors: Vince Thoma and Jim Mason
Altar Servers: Angelique Lindgren,
Katie, Andrew and Peter Steinbach
Eucharistic Ministers: Cy Keller, Ted Kessel,
Richard and Trudy Huschka, Renae Lindgren
Greeters: Dan and Pep Ross,
Patricia and Daniel Roehl
Ushers: Don and Donna Cole,
Don Lindblom, Jeff Stanislawski
Musician Leader: Donna Madsen
Tuesday, November 18
Rosary — 8:30 a.m.
Liturgy Committee - 5:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19
Rosary — 8:30 a.m.
Women’s Group Lunch - 11:30 a.m. at American Legion
Faith Formation - 3:30-4:45 (Elem.); 7:00-8:30 p.m. (MS/HS)
10:30 a.m. Mass
Thursday, November 20
Quilters Group - 9:30 a.m.
Staff Meeting - 1:00 p.m.
Parish Council Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Lectors: Mary Jo Baez and Al Keller
Altar Servers: Kyle Kraft, Owen Krueger,
Brandon Soland, Jade Zierden
Eucharistic Ministers: Jill Geary, Rhonda Antrim,
Darlene Draeger, David Schroeder,
Louise Wentworth, Mary Jo Baez
Greeters: Steve Keilen, Willie and Margo Sauer
Ushers: Dave Dorn, Pat Griffin,
Isaac Hofland, Louis Kamrowski
Musician Leader: Andrew Yaggie/Jeff Jennen
Friday, November 21
Rosary — 8:30 a.m.
End of First Trimester
Saturday, November 22
Marriage Retreat for Young Couples - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Communion/Reconciliation Class — 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 23
Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 Mass
Children’s Liturgy of the Word - during 10:30 Mass
Confirmation “Rite of Calling” - during 10:30 Mass
RCIA - after 10:30 Mass
Rosary
Eucharistic
Chapel
7:00 p.m.
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